EVENT NEWS
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September 1, 2021
Fires Could Change Trail Running As We Know It
The fire danger for Grey Rocks Trail Race in Washington – among the dozens of other axed races in the state – came amid the historic heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. It created hot, dry conditions that could instantly trigger a catastrophe if dry brush or grass were to be...
September 1, 2021
Olympian Matthew Sharpe and Ginger Howell Take Championship Title at 2021 Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon
Boston, MA – After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon returned to racing today at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Carson Beach in South Boston. In the 12th annual event, Olympian Matthew Sharpe of Victoria, British Columbia, who competed for Team Canada...
September 1, 2021
TransRockies Gravel Royale Opens Registration for 2022 Event
Panorama, B.C. (Sept. 1, 2021) — After having to cancel all 2021 events in British Columbia due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, TransRockies Race Series, the global leader in adventure stage races, is excited to open registration today for the TransRockies Gravel Royale 2022 event. The new inaugural event will...
September 1, 2021
Birthday Girl Eliana Mason Leads USA Women’s Goalball Into Semifinals of Tokyo Paralympics
TOKYO, Japan (September 1, 2021) – The never-say-die USA Goalball Teams continued their streak of come-from-behind wins on Wednesday at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. This time it was the U.S. women’s team rallying from a 3-2 halftime deficit to defeat the Russian Paralympic Committee, 5-3, in a quarterfinal match...
September 1, 2021
Registration Opens for 2022 Escape from Alcatraz™ Triathlon on September 14
SAN FRANCISCO (September 1, 2021) – IMG, a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, today announced random drawing registration for the 2022 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will officially open on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. More than 10,000 athletes enter the random drawing each year, with hopes of securing...
September 1, 2021
Kaia Schmid kicks off 2021 Junior Track World Championships with Fourth in Scratch Race
CAIRO – Kaia Schmid (Marblehead, Mass.; LUX/Sideshow p/b Specialized) kicked off the 2021 UCI Junior Track World Championships for Team USA with a bang, placing fourth in the Junior Women’s Scratch Race. This is the 18-year-olds first world championship and is a solid start to the event for her. Schmid...
August 31, 2021
The Land of Endurance Beckons: Next Phase of The IRONMAN Virtual Club Launches With 2021 IRONMAN VR Land of Endurance; IRONMAN Virtual Club Now Compatible with Wheelchair Racing and Handcycling Activities
TAMPA, Fla. (August 31, 2021) – As many of the world’s best athletes prepare to compete in the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission, the IRONMAN Virtual Club™ (VC™) has launched the perfect complement and next evolution of virtual racing with the 2021 IRONMAN...
August 31, 2021
Event Insights: 6 Common Event-Day Issues for Endurance Events and How to Avoid Them
Races and endurance events are exciting. People train for months to compete in these events, and when race day finally arrives, they’re full of energy. As a planner, you’re probably experiencing just as much adrenaline. Finally, you’re ready for everything you’ve been putting together to finally bear fruit. What can...
August 31, 2021
The Greatest Prize in Marathon Running
August 31, 2021 - Dreams can come true. The Abbott Spotlight on Health 6km (3.7 miles) takes place this September and all those who successfully complete the race will be entered into a prize draw with one lucky winner getting to complete the six Abbott World Marathon Majors! Whether they’re still...
August 31, 2021
Rebecca’s Private Idaho (RPI) Race Introduces Two New Categories, Kicks off Ninth Year
KETCHUM, Idaho (August 31, 2021) - With a mission of people, purpose, and place, the gravel race founded by 7x World Champion Rebecca Rusch begins on Thursday, September 2, and continues through Sunday, September 5. The sold out event, featuring both a four-day stage race and a single-day race, introduces...
